YOKO-CHO in Manhattan
Latest: GRADE N
Last inspected Mar 4, 2026
📍 137 EAST 13 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10003
Overview
YOKO-CHO, a Japanese restaurant on East 13th Street in Manhattan, received a Grade C on its most recent NYC DOHMH inspection in 2026, scoring 28 points. The restaurant has 8 inspections on record from 2026 with no emergency closures, though this is the first graded inspection result available in the system.
9
Inspections on Record
Grade N
Current Grade
YOKO-CHO in Manhattan: Full Inspection History (9 records)
GRADE N
Mar 4, 2026
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 28
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Violations:
10F
Mar 4, 2026
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
Violations:
20-04
GRADE N
Mar 4, 2026
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 28
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
Violations:
10B
Mar 4, 2026
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
Violations:
20-04
GRADE N
Mar 4, 2026
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 28
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
Violations:
02G
Mar 4, 2026
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or st...
GRADE N
Mar 4, 2026
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 28
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing u...
Mar 4, 2026
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not pro...
GRADE N
Mar 4, 2026
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 28
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination du...
YOKO-CHO in Manhattan: News Coverage (1)
CRITICAL Yoko-Cho Cited for Violations, Gets Grade C - Manhattan Published Mar 20, 2026YOKO-CHO in Manhattan: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was YOKO-CHO last inspected?
- YOKO-CHO was last inspected on March 4, 2026 (Grade N). The inspection score was 28 points.
- What is YOKO-CHO's current health grade?
- YOKO-CHO currently holds a Grade N.
- How many health inspections has YOKO-CHO had?
- YOKO-CHO has 9 health inspections on record.
- What was the worst inspection score at YOKO-CHO?
- The worst inspection score recorded at YOKO-CHO was 28 points on March 4, 2026. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has YOKO-CHO ever received a Grade C?
- No. YOKO-CHO has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.